Mar 9th 2011 at 9:01PM
What does Mr. Chocolate know about the science of the human brain? Master chocolatier Jacques Torres probably delivers more pleasure to more people on a daily basis than most of us, making him an excellent foil for Johns Hopkins neuroscientist David J. Linden as the two discuss the pursuit of pleasure from a brain-centered angle. The Compass of Pleasure is a program taking place at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan on April 17. Torres will use a weakness common to many of us (chocolate) to explore the fundamental pursuit of pleasure as it occurs in the human brain. The program is part of the museum's annual Brainwave series which sheds light on fascinating aspects of the mind. The talk costs $25 and yes, Torres is bringing samples. Book tickets to this talk and other conversations in the series that include conversations with painter David Salle, and actress Debra Winger at the Rubin Museum website.
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